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Cats Talk Wednesday

Our Thoughts Are With London And Somerset, Sierra Newton of BBN Tonight Joins Us

·1 hr 23 min·5 clips
Kentucky just got its first NBA MVP, and it's not who you'd expect.
The episode begins with hosts Vinny Hardy and Terry Brown announcing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as Kentucky's first NBA MVP, noting its impact on player rankings. They transition to discussing recent tornado devastation in Kentucky, with guest Sierra Newton sharing personal connections to affected areas like Frankfurt. Newton details her experience covering the Kentucky Derby for the third time, explaining her preparation shift from digital to sports reporting. The hosts and Newton explore NBA topics, including the Thunder's playoff run and Kentucky players in the conference finals. Newton recounts how a childhood meeting with Steelers coach Mike Tomlin solidified her fandom. The conversation shifts to WNBA controversies, with criticism of media focus over basketball, highlighting Caitlin Clark's early career records. Newton discusses her summer coverage plans for BBN Tonight, including TBT and local sports stories. Music preferences are shared, with Newton listing Stevie Wonder, Ariana Grande, and Beyoncé as favorites. The hosts touch on NFL topics like Brock Purdy's contract and George Pickens' situation with the Steelers. They speculate on Mark Pope's Kentucky basketball roster and upcoming season. The episode concludes with predictions for NBA playoffs and reminders of community support efforts.

As heard by us

A Kentucky-first sports chat that keeps finding the local details worth staying for.

Cats Talk Wednesday finds its footing in Kentucky and mostly stays there, which gives the episode a clear center of gravity. Vinnie Hardy and Terry T.B.

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Sierra Newton joins for Kentucky Wildcats talk, TBT, boys volleyball, and a quick Beyonce detour.

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